A collaboration between CH favorite, LA-based Ben Medansky and Shop Cooper Hewitt, this speckled ceramic vessel can be used as a mug, catch-all or a vase. The eye-catching piece—like much of Medansky’s work—blends natural, organic touches with bright colors and geometric shapes. Made entirely by hand, no two will be the same.
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More than just a tea shop, Kyoto-based retailer Ippodo Tea Co. has specialized in the cultivation and blending of matcha, sencha and other Japanese teas for nearly three centuries. Their Kan-no-shiro 40g can of matcha powder is ground from shade-cultivated leaves and soothes with its full-bodied flavor and mellow sweetness. It’s an unfailing choice for green tea aficionados and newcomers alike.
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Breaking free from traditional florists and mega-sites, UrbanStems offers fresh-cut bouquets to city-dwellers at an affordable price point. Their three-month subscription delivers a different floral arrangement each month—with flowers harvested from Rainforest Alliance Certified and Veriflora Certified farms—making sure recipients will enjoy their flowers long after the holiday. They’re currently operating within NYC and Washington DC.
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With notes of palm tree leaves, dew mist, white musk, green pepper and coriander seeds—to name a few—this “Amazingreen” unisex fragrance from Japanese label Comme des Garçons emits the alluring scent of the jungle, cut with the bitterness of spice and gunpowder. Made in France and available in 50mL, it comes bottled in a sleek metallic green container almost as attractive as the fragrance itself.
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Brooklyn-based Massif Central has just launched their latest collection of artist-designed scarves and has again worked with LA-based Jonas Wood. His aptly named “Parrot Pattern” scarf is 100% silk (like all MC’s creations) and depicts the boldly colored, sweet birds perched on various lush greenery. Wear it or frame it, it’s sure to brighten any gloomy day.
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The top of this skateboard has a natural wood finish, but the underside is all Shrigley. The British artist has, in his trademark style, embellished the deck with a simple illustration and a no-nonsense statement. Along with a green-faced man vomiting a purple mess come the words “Politicians make me sick.” For riding or adorning your bedroom wall, this skateboard is one of 150 and ships from California.
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During the The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars era of David Bowie’s career, his official photographer was Mick Rock. Over the course of just a year or so, Rock took countless striking images of Ziggy/Bowie—all glitter, eye-shadow, sequins and joyous self-expression. This book—limited to a number of 1972, each numbered and signed by Bowie and Rock—is a true collector’s item that will delight readers of any age.
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Made as a mirror image, this striking and delicate ring——available in either 14k yellow or rose gold—by Brooklyn studio wwake boasts two bright green opals on both sides. The natural stones unusually give off the illusion of being suspended. And if the fine lines and tasteful size of the ring isn’t enough, there’s a tiny (almost secret) diamond at the base—which will most often only be known to the wearer.
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Crafted from the lower portion of recycled Bordeaux bottles, The Green Glass Co.’s Forest Tumbler set upcycles more than materials—it brings along the nostalgia and charm of great wine. Each glass in the set of four holds 10 oz portions of your favorite beverage. It’s a product that demonstrates that the eco-conscious Milwaukee, Wisconsin company behind it all strives to make useful, responsible items.
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Designed by Japanese architecture firm Kengo Kuma and Associates, these Tsumiki balancing triangles echo the playfulness of childhood games in a more refined form. Available in sets of seven, 13 or 22, the pieces can be stacked to create various architectural structures to decorate your home. And since they’re made from solid cedar wood from the Miyazaki prefecture, they’ll not only add beauty, but a pleasant scent too. Price is in Yen.
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There are few experiences as satisfying as tearing a page from a calendar when all of the events and tasks have been completed—unless, of course, that page is a color-streaked series of CMYK swatches. With artist Peter von Freyhold’s CMYK calendar, you can actually tear off a swatch every day—meaning the calendar will never look the same two days in a row. Each swatch is the exact CMYK values of the respective color—and the box the calendar comes with doubles as a collection case for those who don’t want to let go.
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For lovers of malt sweets, there’s nothing quite as luxuriant (yet, reasonably priced) in the chocolate world as Askinosie’s chocolate-covered malt balls. The Springfield, Missouri-based bean-to-ball brand utilizes hand-ladled, melted single-origin Tanzania dark chocolate atop a dense malt core. They’re rich and delicious—and very tempting to eat them by the handful.
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British designer Olivia von Halle creates sleepwear and loungewear that is—like a lazy day in bed itself—ultimately luxurious and lavish. This tropical yet subtle 100% silk pajama set is made up of a button-up long-sleeve shirt and matching shorts that feature contrast trim. The emerald green, black and dusty pink pattern makes for an ensemble you’ll want to show off in more places than just the bedroom.
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Made with the essence of cedarwood and oakmoss, Baxter of California’s exfoliating body bar offers a luxurious and hydrating experience. Thanks to the pumice, jojoba meal and crushed olive seed, the paraben-free soap smooths out skin—which is especially useful in dry, blustery winters.
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It’s impossible to deny the importance of Ernest Hemingway’s work within the world of American literature. The author would produce novels, short stories and essays that impacted people’s perception of the early 20th century and beyond. Nine of those works—including “For Whom The Bell Tolls” and “A Farewell to Arms”—are being rereleased in a beautiful collection, designed by Juniper Books to be kept and consumed together.
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For those who like a little mysticism or spirituality in their homes, LA-based artists Samuel Borkson and Arturo Sandoval III (both of fine art collective FriendsWithYou) conjure every Psychic Stone with a custom spell. The amulet (or desk accessory, depending on your viewpoint) is made from green resin and inside a host of sacred objects are housed. Every Psychic Stone is a little different, taking into consideration the buyer’s desires.
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Decanting a wine allows for a cleaner tasting experience—something invaluable with either very young or high tannin wines. With their Bacchus decanter, luxury Austrian glassware brand Riedel draws inspiration from the history of wine consumption—and the Greek god of grape harvesting, theater and madness—for a distinct horn shape. With a 63.5 oz holding capacity, it more than comfortably houses an entire bottle of wine.
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This handmade earthenware “Bikini 2” plate by London-based Amy Worrall will brighten any gloomy day. Measuring approximately 9.5 inches, it’s hand-glazed and depicts three bronzed babes posing away on the beach. The shades-wearing women will have you daydreaming about summer while you munch on your toast.
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If you hadn’t noticed, MUJI’s US online store has been down for the past few months while undergoing a complete overhaul, meaning the only way to get your dose of quality, affordable Japanese design was to go brick-and-mortar. It’s finally up and running, just in time to help achieve many of our organizational, “Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” goals for 2016 (or at least January). We’re hankering after their kitchen appliances, particularly the simple, minimalist Electric Kettle: an energy-efficient design that has water boiling in 80 seconds, shutting off automatically afterwards.
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With prawns embroidered on the front, and the back emblazoned with the words “Hardcore Prawn” surrounding a huge sequined crustacean, this limited edition denim jacket from Eat Me Do is anything but subtle. Made from stretch denim for comfort and movement, it’s a boxy design that would work on all genders and body types, and with the visual addition of parsley and lemon wedges—it’s the complete package. (Price is in Australian dollars.)
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London-based Present & Correct, purveyors of new and old office items, have sourced a unique vintage desk calendar from the ’70s that’s reminiscent of friendly flip clocks. This one can be used year after year (no batteries required, as it’s a hand-powered rolling mechanism), but you’ll have to learn how to read months and days in Swiss, Dutch or Portuguese—the languages it’s available in.
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Designed in 1987 by Dan Resigner, this perpetual wall calendar never gets old. It features the bright and bold blocks of color often seen in Reisinger’s artworks. The plastic and PVC calendar encourages owners to start their day with the meditative process of creating their own color combination by arranging cutouts—and with nearly 40,000 combinations possible, it’s likely to outlive you.
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With the clean lines associated with the zippiest vintage European race cars, Restoration Hardware’s Roadster Scoot for kids is a beautiful toy car—that allows children between the ages of two and four to get behind the wheel and power it along. It’s pedal-free (meaning it’s foot-powered) and comes with padded seating, a working steering wheel and silver-walled rubber tires. Altogether, it’s a smooth and beautiful ride.
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A limited edition rerelease of Polaroid’s sleek silver Sun 600 (which originally debuted in the ’80s) is back on the market, thanks to the Impossible Project—the initiative that acquired all of Polaroid’s film production equipment when the company ceased making it in 2008. The kit comes complete with two packs of film, so it’s as easy as (carefully) installing a cartridge and snapping away.
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London-based designer Freddy Taylor captures “12 unintended uses for the sponge” in his deadpan 2016 calendar. Artsy photographs depict the squishy yellow household cleaning tool in glamorous alternate lives: gloves, ear muffs, a sleeping mask, a plate for spaghetti and more. Hilarious and charming without being the least bit tacky.
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Part of Melbourne-based artist Sean Morris’ “Cosmic Dread” (2015) series comes the digitally printed “Alligator Freedom Ride” flag—in a new minty colorway. With a mustached man and a woman (brandishing a sword) riding an alligator-bodied motorbike, the print is nothing if not fierce. Measuring 900mm by 1400mm, the flag is printed in Australia and has been made in an edition of just five, making for some exclusive affordable art (note the price is in AUD).
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